by Sam E. Stone The death, burial and resurrection of Christ are the heart of the gospel message (1 Corinthians 15:3, 4). Christians find ample reasons for their faith in the resurrection. The Angel’s Message/Matthew 28:1-7 The Jewish Sabbath ended at sundown on Saturday evening. Then the women could bring spices to anoint Christ’s body. […]
Where You Live for April 17
by Dan Lentz 1. Have each group member answer these three questions: • Where did you live between the ages of 8 and 12? • How was your home heated during that time? • Who was the center of warmth in your life at that time? Read Galatians 2:15-21. 2. At what point in your […]
The Lesson and Life for April 17
by John M. Fuller A country gal visited a very formal church in the city. While listening to the sermon she shouted, “Praise the Lord!” The congregation was shocked. An usher came down the aisle and told her to be quiet. She couldn’t help herself. Later she exclaimed, “Amen!” The usher issued another warning to […]
Praise the Lord – The Uniform Lesson for April 17
by Sam E. Stone When I was a student in Bible college, one of my professors talked about this text in a chapel service. He explained that this is often referred to as “the triumphal entry,” as Jesus came into Jerusalem on the Sunday before he died. He suggested that the triumphal entry Jesus seeks […]
Where You Live for April 10
by Dan Lentz 1. Take your life and divide it into three equal parts (for example if you are 45 years old, divide your life into three time periods: 0-15, 16-30, 31-45). What would you say was the biggest challenge you faced during each time period? 2. Have the challenges you’ve faced gotten harder, or […]
